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Canon 90D vs Canon RP

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Canon EOS RP front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 90D vs Canon RP Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Photography Glossary

Canon 90D vs Canon RP Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 90D vs Canon RP, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and RP (26MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and RP (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was launched 7 months after the RP which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 90D grades against the RP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon RP

 90D RP 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2019Newer by 7 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon 90D

 RP 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon RP

 90D RP 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Canon RP Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D comes with outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Canon RP has dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Canon 90D vs Canon RP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 90D against the RP.

Canon 90D vs Canon RP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and RP is 60 and 70 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Canon RP top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon RP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and RP.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 90D because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon 90D will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Canon RP sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon RP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Canon RP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography factors
Canon RP Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
MP count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography info
Canon RP Street photography info
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography information
Canon RP Sports photography information
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count high (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
69
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Canon RP Travel photography information
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count high (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Canon RP Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging features
Canon RP Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Canon RP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Canon RP
 Canon EOS 90DCanon EOS RP
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS RP
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2019-02-14
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Digic 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 25600 40000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 4779
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon RF
Amount of lenses 326 17
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 2977
Other
Battery life 1300 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $999